The Health Adventure to leave Biltmore Square

Special to the Times-News

Published: Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 1:52 p.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 1:52 p.m.

The Health Adventure is looking for a new location after receiving word Friday that Biltmore Square Mall will be converted to an outdoor outlet center, according a news release issued Saturday by the nonprofit interactive science and health museum.

The Health Adventure moved from downtown Asheville to the Biltmore Square Mall in November 2011 and has since experienced increased growth in visitation and memberships.

The exact date that The Health Adventure will move from Biltmore Square has not yet been determined, but mall management has set a Dec. 31 deadline for occupants to vacate the space, according to the release.

"The Health Adventure is grateful to all of our members, visitors and supporters and will keep everyone updated as plans for a new location are developed," Executive Director Paige Wheeler said in the prepared statement. "We knew at some point that the mall would be redeveloped, and we had hoped to be part of the new center. At this time, we are aware that we will need to relocate, and we want to be proactive with our constituents and let everyone know that we are looking forward to being at our current location as long as we can and we will be searching for a new, permanent home."

The Health Adventure will be operating as usual, and all memberships will continue to be honored as well as field trips and public programming, the release states.

The Health Adventure, which was founded 45 years ago, emerged from bankruptcy in 2011. Dr. Mark Knollman, chairman of the Board of Advisors, stated, "We are looking at this opportunity in a positive way for us to develop our own space and a definitive home. We appreciate the community's continued support as we search for a new location. We would love to have a space that is comparable to our mall location with open square footage, ample parking, and easy accessibility. "

The Health Adventure is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:30-6 p.m. Sundays. Biltmore Square Mall is off Interstate 26 at exit 33. For more information visit thehealthadventure.org or call 828-665-2217.

<p>The Health Adventure is looking for a new location after receiving word Friday that Biltmore Square Mall will be converted to an outdoor outlet center, according a news release issued Saturday by the nonprofit interactive science and health museum.</p><p>The Health Adventure moved from downtown Asheville to the Biltmore Square Mall in November 2011 and has since experienced increased growth in visitation and memberships. </p><p>The exact date that The Health Adventure will move from Biltmore Square has not yet been determined, but mall management has set a Dec. 31 deadline for occupants to vacate the space, according to the release. </p><p>"The Health Adventure is grateful to all of our members, visitors and supporters and will keep everyone updated as plans for a new location are developed," Executive Director Paige Wheeler said in the prepared statement. "We knew at some point that the mall would be redeveloped, and we had hoped to be part of the new center. At this time, we are aware that we will need to relocate, and we want to be proactive with our constituents and let everyone know that we are looking forward to being at our current location as long as we can and we will be searching for a new, permanent home." </p><p>The Health Adventure will be operating as usual, and all memberships will continue to be honored as well as field trips and public programming, the release states. </p><p>The Health Adventure, which was founded 45 years ago, emerged from bankruptcy in 2011. Dr. Mark Knollman, chairman of the Board of Advisors, stated, "We are looking at this opportunity in a positive way for us to develop our own space and a definitive home. We appreciate the community's continued support as we search for a new location. We would love to have a space that is comparable to our mall location with open square footage, ample parking, and easy accessibility. "</p><p>The Health Adventure is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:30-6 p.m. Sundays. Biltmore Square Mall is off Interstate 26 at exit 33. For more information visit thehealthadventure.org or call 828-665-2217.</p>